MAIDSTONE — Marie Ann Hartman of Maidstone passed away on Oct.19 at the age of 71 years. Sincere condolences are extended to her husband, Gerald; sons, Kurt (Gina), Chris (Kim); grandchildren, Shelby, Quinton, Shye, Mathew, Leah; mother-in-law, Jean Hartman; 5 siblings, Don (Marilyn) Blanchette, Terry (Tracey) Blanchette, Colleen (Doug) Young, Fern (Wade) Younger and Ardella (Duane) Franks; brothers-in-law, Wayne (Carolyn) Hartman and Keith (Dawn) Hartman; numerous extended family and friends. Marie was a beautiful soul with an infectious smile and a heart of gold which she shared with so many of us. Her kindness, caring and friendship are dearly missed. The memorial service for Marie was held Oct. 28 at the Legion Hall.
Maidstone Health Care Auxiliary's pie bingos this fall raised $4,234.45 which will be used within our local hospital and lodge. This past year a bladder scanner with work station was purchased. This fall, funds are focused on digital electrocardiac equipment. The auxiliary maintains the lodge aquarium and buys birdseed for the feeders outside residents' windows to provide many hours of enjoyment. Thank you to everyone who donated to and/or volunteered at the pie bingos, and to the crowds who came to play.
Maidstone Sparks, Embers, Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers would like to thank Turtleford and District Co-op in Maidstone for donating the proceeds from their summer barbecue to our local units. We appreciate all you do for the community and thank you for supporting Girl Guides.
Maidstone High School volleyball teams won double gold at BRAA Junior Volleyball Championships last week. Jr. A Girls won finals vs Lashburn; Jr. A Boys won finals vs Hillmond. Both teams headed to NWHSAA District Championships on Oct. 26: girls in Island Lake (Ministikwan) and boys hosting in Maidstone. Jr. A Girls brought home gold, beating Edam in the final and ending a very successful season. Jr. A Boys won silver, going undefeated in round robin and losing only to Glaslyn in the final rematch. Congratulations to both teams and coaches on an awesome performance this year.
Maidstone United Church thanks everyone who came to the fall supper on Oct. 27. When my family arrived, there was a great crowd. I particularly enjoyed the variety of salads and the flapper pie. Thank you to all the cooks and volunteers who contributed their time to a very delicious meal.
Reminder: Get your donations in to Megan Rhinehart or Angie Perkins for Maidstone Health Committee's final Festival of Trees Nov. 19 to 22. Anyone can donate: big or small, they appreciate it all.
Upcoming:
Sunday, Nov.3 - Maidstone Christmas Market at Legion Hall 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MST. Lunch by Maidstone Quilting Squares.
Nov.3 - Fall Supper at Waseca Memorial Community Hall 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. MST
Sunday, Nov.10 - Pie bingo at Waseca Community Centre 1 p.m. MST
